Friedrich IV,
The 36th kaiser of the Galactic Empire,
was 63 years old that year.
since he ascended to the throne.
It had been thirty-four years
neither was he a tyrant.
While not a particularly wise ruler,
the mediocre "Gray Kaiser."
His acquaintances referred to him as
Friedrich engaged in debauchery of all sorts.
Before his ascent to the throne,
In sum, he was on the verge of being disowned.
two of them competed for the imperial throne.
Friedrich had two older brothers, and the
and Clementz, the younger.
They were Richard, the elder,
In Reich Calendar 452,
for plotting the murder of his father,
Crown Prince Richard was sentenced to death
Otofried V.
However, it was later disclosed
by his younger brother Clementz.
that he had been falsely charged with the crime
Clementz met with an accidental death en route.
Planning to desert to the Free Planets Alliance,
In the end, Friedrich IV took the throne.
But having no interest in politics,
the secretary of state.
he entrusted everything to Marquis Lichtenlade,
tonight, as requested by Lord Braunschweig?
Your Majesty, will we be undertaking the royal visit
Yes.
call upon the home of Marquis Littenheim,
I fear it's been some time since you last paid a
Duke Braunschweig's mansion, so perhaps...
while Your Majesty has often arranged to go to
Littenheim are Our sons-in-law.
True, but both Braunschweig and
We can't simply refuse him.
Elisabeth's birthday party.
Moreover, today is Our granddaughter
Permit Us this.
Sir.
Ah, there we go!
How do you like it, Duke Braunschweig?
I'm amazed.
a portrait of Kaiser Rudolf as sublime as this.
I'd heard the rumors, but I've never seen
Still, why was this painting brought here?
I was thinking of giving it to you, Your Highness.
Klopstock family treasure, isn't it?
But this is a hereditary
Indeed, it is.
What are you after, I wonder?
No, no, nothing like that.
will be attending tonight's celebration.
It's just that I hear that His Majesty
might intercede on my behalf.
I was wondering if you
Well, well...
What would move you to say such a thing?
of His Majesty Friedrich IV to the throne.
It's been more than thirty years since the accession
I swore not to show my face to the world again.
Putting myself aside,
to the center of high society.
I hope to restore my children and grandchildren
That's all I was thinking.
It's not that I don't understand how you feel,
with Grand Duke Clementz,
but the truth is you sided
which makes that quite...
That's ancient history now.
and lend me your help.
Please, let that be water under the bridge
other supporters of His Majesty
Uncle, I've heard that it was you and
rather than His Majesty himself.
who drove Marquis Klopstock from society,
Don't you see?
That's why Klopstock also came to beg my pardon.
then nobody else will complain.
Moreover, if I forgive him,
I see.
Forgive my asking.
Master, how did it go?
That damned Braunschweig...
I tickled his pride by bowing my head, I suppose.
I've been allowed to attend this evening.
It must have been difficult for you.
a laughingstock of me while he can.
No matter, let the bastard make
Because tonight...
No, I don't want to go.
Don't be unreasonable.
the highest nobility in the Empire.
Duke Braunschweig is inviting
There's no telling what they'd say if you refused.
I despise Duke Braunschweig.
in his own sense of entitlement.
The man struts about cloaked
And he hates you as well, Lord Reinhard.
But he still invited you out of courtesy, right?
He just wants to inflate the head count.
to demonstrate that man's influence.
I'd prefer not to be used as a tool
Lord Reinhard...
I understand.
so it'd be disrespectful if I didn't go, is that it?
His Majesty will also be attending,
Absurd.
Will you at least accompany me there?
Yes, I'll go with you.
It's set for 7 o'clock.
Please don't forget.
I'll come back twenty minutes beforehand.
I mustn't die with Friedrich and Braunschweig.
Yes, Milord.
All right, time to get going.
Right, but I intend to slip out as soon as possible.
I'm sorry, but please wait here until then.
Of course, sir.
Don't worry about me, and enjoy yourself.
You're very easygoing, aren't you?
I beg your pardon, sir.
Please, forgive me.
Um, did I injure you, sir?
An eccentric old man, wasn't he?
B-Baroness Westpfale...
It's been a long time, hasn't it, Siegfried?
Why haven't you come to visit me?
I... I was given emergency duty.
Please, forgive me.
What Kircheis says is true.
I appointed the duty to him.
I see, I suppose it couldn't be helped.
you come to my birthday party next month.
You can make up for it by making sure
All right?
R-right...
Fear not, I won't forget to bring him.
that gentleman just now?
By the way, Baroness, who was
Oh, Marquis Klopstock.
Klopstock?
I'm not surprised.
more than thirty years ago.
He fell out of high society
I wonder what could have changed?
Strange that he's here, isn't it?
Well, well, if it isn't the magnificent boy genius.
and here I find you in a corner, admiring paintings.
I was wondering where you might be,
a top-class painting worthy of a top-class noble.
Well, each and every one of them is
brought by one who was down on his luck
Especially this portrait,
with a bowed head.
and presented to Duke Braunschweig
And who was it that would do such a foolish thing?
Look, he's sitting over there: Marquis Klopstock.
Marquis Klopstock?
I see.
To the people of power go the masterpieces, eh?
As you say.
wielded great power of its own.
Still, Marquis Klopstock's family once
Meaning that, one day,
part with this masterpiece, as well.
the Braunschweig family may have to
What did you say?!
merely to be flaunted,
So long as paintings are collected
this farce will continue, over and over.
Mind your impudence, brat!
I'm not especially impudent.
But when I'm barked at repeatedly by ill-bred dogs,
if only for the dog's sake.
sometimes I have to kick back,
Why, you!
Neue Sans Souci and is on his way here.
His Imperial Majesty has already left
while we prepare for his arrival.
I'd like everyone to please wait
Perhaps we should go.
I'll remember this.
You and I will settle this.
As you will.
But please be sure to do it yourself, Baron.
Very well.
Take good care of your sister.
That's strange...
I'm sure that old man had a cane.
What? Is that true, Ansbach?!
Yes, sir.
The message just came from Neue Sans Souci.
How shall we deal with it?
It can't be helped. We'll begin at once!
Yes, sir.
Baroness...
My, you look terribly bored.
Not at all.
The sight-seeing is quite interesting.
But has something happened?
The mood in here has felt odd for a while now.
There's been a minor accident.
Accident?
a sudden stomachache on the way here,
The word is that His Majesty developed
and that he turned back.
Sudden...
You mean he drank too much again, right?
I feel sorry for Duke Braunschweig, too.
This is a complete loss of face for him.
If it's an illness, it couldn't be helped.
more than thirty years ago.
He fell out of high society
Strange that he's here, isn't it?
Definitely strange.
It's 6:50.
Ten minutes left, then?
a sudden stomachache on his way here
I regret to inform you that His Majesty developed
and has returned to Neue Sans Souci.
It's just a precaution.
Now, it's nothing serious.
a visit from him this evening.
But I fear we will not be graced with
to enjoy the food and wine, at least.
I apologize, but I'd like everyone
no matter who they are!
We can't let anyone in without an invitation,
Count Lohengramm?
Then, can't you at least summon
That's impossible now!
What's the matter?
Sir! It's this man, here.
retainer to Duke Braunschweig.
Excuse me, I'm Commodore Ansbach,
And you are...
command of Marshal Lohengramm.
I am Vice Admiral Siegfried Kircheis, under direct
I beg your pardon, sir!
Five minutes to go.
As you say.
Great Kaiser Rudolf...
please forgive me for defying the imperial house.
who pollute your great bloodline,
This blow I make against the ones
that libertine Friedrich and Braunschweig,
manipulate affairs of state,
who deceives him in order to
I deliver for the sake of the Goldenbaum Dynasty.
if we won't be seeing His Majesty.
Looks like there's no point in staying longer
need to guess the duke's mood.
All we'll see now is to what degree we
Well, then, why don't I withdraw, as well?
Kircheis is probably tired of waiting for me, now.
Understood, I'll go summon him.
Please.
Mother!
I'm sorry, Mother just suddenly...
Let's lie her down on that seat over there.
Get that cane out of the way.
Yes, sir.
I'll go call a doctor.
Dammit!
Lord Reinhard!
Lord Reinhard, where are you?
Lord Reinhard!
You okay?
Lord Reinhard!
Hang in there!
Are you all right?
Lord Reinhard...
Duke Braunschweig!
Where are you?!
Lord Reinhard...
Lord Reinhard, where are you?!
Please answer me!
Kircheis...
Lord Reinhard!
A-are you all right?
I still can't hear very well.
My eardrums have been ringing for a while now.
I thought you'd come if I stayed here,
so I didn't move.
Please forgive me, it's my fault.
I pushed you to attend tonight.
Yes, it's your fault.
So tomorrow morning, you get to buy me coffee.
Lord Reinhard...
Oh, look, this made it through without breaking.
Shall we drink a toast to my good luck?
I think I have a right to join you.
Baroness!
Thank goodness, you're all right.
The three of us have the devil's own luck.
Just like them.
Uncle!
Put out the flames!
What are you doing?
Hurry, put out the fire!
The painting will burn!
Please, get a hold of yourself, Uncle!
Oh, dear, what a waste.
Although the motif had artistic value, at any rate.
Oh, did I say that out loud?
Uncle!
What are you doing?!
Excuse me...
but what is your rank and full name?
It's just a formality,
Imperial Marshal von Lohengramm.
And you?
Pardon me.
Commodore Streit.
I'm a member of this mansion's guards,
You're just doing your duty.
By the way, do you know who caused this?
Not yet.
I may have an idea about that.
Johann, do you laugh at your father's foolishness?
If only you were alive...
How did it go?
I regret to say that...
Friedrich didn't die?!
while en route and never appeared at the party.
I heard he turned back to Neue Sans Souci
And Braunschweig?
Only minor injuries.
probably carried out of the venue.
The cane that concealed the bomb was
All for nothing.
I sympathize.
My fate is sealed.
No, it was sealed thirty years ago.
shunned, refused marriage...
Driven from high society,
I have no heirs, now.
Friedrich and Braunschweig, but instead...
I intended to retaliate against
Milord...
You should leave me.
You've served my family well till now.
Oh, my!
to arrest Marquis Klopstock?
You came to ask His Majesty for orders
Yes, but regrettably, he didn't grant me permission.
is already on his way to do it.
Duke Braunschweig
I decided to visit my big sister.
But seeing as I was here anyway,
Why would you ask to make the arrest?
brought you to attend the party with him,
Because if by chance His Majesty had
you might have been injured as well.
But I'm alive, as you see.
Isn't it enough that I wasn't injured this time?
I understand.
I truly hope that you do.
Damn the man! He set the fire himself?!
Captain Fellner, is it?
Why haven't you opened fire?!
in front of the gate.
There is a statue of Kaiser Rudolf
If you don't care if I hit it, I will fire, but...
What?
Don't be absurd!
a history of insatiable political struggle.
The history of the Galactic Empire was
Of the imperial succession, five were assassinated.
for the throne or who were assassinated
The number of those killed struggling
is not accurately known.
history of the Goldenbaum Dynasty,
All of this was contained in the
and was not generally known.
The Klopstock Incident
In their hearts, people amass
Tears of such magnificent warmth
You go on, though the way is blocked
By heavy futility as the war drags on
Don't kill your dreams
Follow your dreams
Follow the glimmer of the distant galaxy
With your cheeks wet with tears catching the light
Make for that happy day
Cross the bridge of light
Lay bare your heart
Cross the bridge of light
Set free your tears and love
NEXT EPISODE
Yang is reunited with Jessica.
Invited to a ceremony at the Command Academy,
Yang is now the hero of the Alliance forces,
into the anti-war movement.
and Jessica has thrown herself
grown or lessened?
Has the distance between them
Next time, on Legend of the Galactic Heroes,
"Jessica's War"
Episode 10:
Another page turns in the history of the galaxy.
Jessica's War
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